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The name Izabela traces back to the medieval Occitan name Elisabel. Elisabel itself comes from the Latin Isabella, a form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva translates roughly to "my God is abundance" or "my God is an oath." The shift from Elisheva to Elisabeth involved common sound changes across languages. The addition of the "a" ending in Isabella and Izabela is a typical feminine suffix in many Romance languages. Izabela's popularity spread through royal families in Spain, Portugal, and Poland. Queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage, significantly boosted the name's recognition. The name then diffused across Europe and into the Americas. Variations include Isabel, Isabelle, and Elizabeth. Common diminutives vary by language, such as Izka or Bela in some Slavic countries. The spelling Izabela is most common in Polish, Czech, and Slovak.